Phishing Alert: New Variation of Fake Job Opportunity Scam
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 8:21amThe scam appears to originate from a legitimate pitt.edu email address.
Alerts and Announcements
Virtual Desktops for Remote Work URLs Change on Oct. 31
Monday, October 26, 2020 - 4:08pmYou do not need to enter the URLs to access the service.
Recording via a Web Browser is Coming to Lecture Capture (Panopto)
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 2:47pmCreators can record audio, video, and screens or application windows using select web browsers
Phishing Alert: Email Scam Offers Fake Job Opportunity
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 12:45pmSuch scams attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, such as bank account information.
Phishing Alert: Scam Imitates DocuSign Review Request
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 10:41amThe fake document review request appears to originate from a legitimate pitt.edu email address.
October Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 4:26pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for October that affect Windows, Office, Adobe Flash Player, and more.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 17-18
Monday, October 12, 2020 - 2:57pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.
New Linux Timesharing Server is Now Available
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:40amA new server is now available as part of the University’s Unix Timesharing Service using linux-ts.it.pitt.edu.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 10-11
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 3:36pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
A New Way for Students, Faculty, and Advisors to Access Student Information
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 4:10pmIn anticipation of spring 2021 course enrollment, a modernized user interface is coming to PeopleSoft.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Oct. 3-4
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 11:35amVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. This work is expected to last until 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Update: Intermittent Issue Affecting Some Pitt Print Stations Resolved
Friday, September 25, 2020 - 12:52pmStudents may have trouble connecting to printers and sending print jobs in some locations.
Microsoft to Retire TLS 1.0 and 1.1 Encryption on October 15
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 4:40pmUsers have been contacted about updating to TLS 1.2.
myPitt Enhancements Arrive Sept. 25
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 2:32pmImprovements include the ability to re-order sections on your home page.
Adobe Announces New Programs and Contests
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 12:51pmAdobe has announced a slate of programs and contests. Learn new skills, meet creative peers and mentors, and win generous prizes.
Update: Zoom Cancels Passcode/Waiting Room Requirement Set for Sept. 27
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 4:01pmStudents, faculty, and staff may still enable these features to enhance the security of their meetings, but they will not be required.
Enhancements to Zoom Integration with Canvas Scheduled for Sept. 24
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 4:46pmOne enhancement provides faculty with more control over when and how to share recordings of their Zoom sessions.
Transition from Skype to Teams by October 17
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 4:30pmBegin using Teams now for chatting and meetings, so you become familiar with how it works and what it can do before Skype access ends.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for Sept. 19-20
Monday, September 14, 2020 - 4:42pmMaintenance is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Zoom Meetings to Require Passcodes or Waiting Rooms Beginning Sept. 27
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 3:32pmIf you do not have either feature enabled, Zoom will enable the Waiting Room feature for your meetings on Sept. 27.